Soloing Secrets - Jeff Beck

[@uncleremus5046]

The greatest thing about Beck imo is he kept evolving & getting better. He also challenged himself by surrounding himself with the best musicians!

[@voronOsphere]

Great comment in every way!

[@codycollier9242]

i can’t wait till my fro is full grown

[@uncleremus5046]

@@codycollier9242 I’ll just throw away my Doo-Rag @ Home!😂

[@michaeleaster1815]

I've seen George Lynch make this same point, and say that's why he respects Beck far more than Clapton, who (paraphrasing) has coasted for decades.

[@voronOsphere]

I'm more interested in learning these overviews of these legends' styles in "Soloing Secrets" rather than learning note for note stuff! I love this whole "Soloing Secrets" idea, David! Thank you!

[@druwk]

JB is definitely the most fluid improviser I’ve ever seen. He really is AMAZING. Interesting and original guitar player, and seems to walk his own path. Fearless.

[@arunviswanathan5555]

Great lesson Brewski! Growing up in an Indian household I immediately gravitated to Beck’s playing Knew about his rockabilly love, whammy skill, and fusion sound on BbB and Wired but never really thought about the “dominant pentatonic” scale. Love that bending up half step to the same note! That really goes a long way on Jeff’s technique. Man, what a master player! Thanks! 🍺

[@ronr7905]

Good one. Jeff Beck is one of the most interesting guitarists. I love Blow By Blow and Wired, and really liked Guitar Shop when it came out. "Where Were You" sounds like a pan flute. Amazing.

[@MrCherryJuice]

Your mention of a pan flute reminds me of this, which includes Irish eulian pipes. It is stunningly evocative...very cinematic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hae2h2WZZrR3l80

[@admbrnk3665]

One thing I love about Jeff Beck: while so many guitarists practice getting their bends perfectly in tune, he typically bends notes OUT of tune, on purpose, and it sounds amazing! He is a true original.

[@bobbyshroyer440]

They're 1/4 step bends. Called microtonal, influenced by Indian music which sounds out of tune to most Western ears.

[@wayneblanchard97]

Beatles producer George Martin, who enlisted Jeff for 'A Day in the Life' on his own farewell album, noted that Jeff is the most lyrical guitarist he'd ever encountered...that Beck's playing was like a human voice. And it is the wild leaps in dynamics, rhythmic tension and those notes which aren't quite in tune that add up to that 'voice'.

[@joethebar1]

That show at Ronnie Scott’s is probably the greatest performance of all time. Beck was perfect

[@psychonautpupildiallater7734]

Agreed! and watching a young Tal just absolutely crush,. it's one of my favorites!

[@autk]

The tour with Jennifer Batten is without a doubt the most aggressive playing he's ever done. Check out the live shows on KZbin. Amazing.

[@wayneblanchard97]

The Ronnie Scott's show is great though that venue is SO tiny (I've been several times). Jeff in a larger setting - and with a different lineup for his band (Randy Hope-Taylor on bass, Jen Batten on guitar, Steve Alexander on drums) - is even more wicked. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXInn13iK6oj6M

[@individrus]

totally agree!

[@autk]

@@wayneblanchard97 that's what I responded with a month ago, great minds. Saw that tour twice. Unbelievable.

[@voronOsphere]

"There and Back" is the 1st Jeff Beck album I heard (I was in 7th grade)! Blew me away!!! El Becko, Star Cycle, Space Boogie, Too Much to Lose are amazing tracks! Then I got ahold of "Wired." That one's probably my favorite! Led Boots and Blue Wind are great tunes!

[@wlrIII]

Thanks, David. It's funny how JB never repeats himself, yet you always know it's him. Constantly growing as a musician even to this day. Such a talent.

[@derekclacton]

Jeff Beck is The Guv’nor! Genius is an understatement … he’s totally at one with his guitar

[@rayoll]

I love that the framed LP keeps changing. You have given me new things to practice. Thanks!

[@marc-stellar]

Just loved this lesson. Soloing Secrets is a great idea. Jeff Beck is really inspiring. Thanks Dave

[@darrylisaacs6110]

Great video. I feel the same, Eddie lit the fire in me and then I dove into Beck. Jeff Beck continues to put out great albums to this day. He's still at the top of his game nearly 60 years into his career. What a legend!

[@brianmchale7841]

Only you could bring such a great tutorial of such a great player.There is only one Jeff Beck. Thankyou

[@troma54]

Thanks man. I saw him years ago when he was touring to promote the Rough and Ready album. It was in a theater in Cleveland, Ohio. He and his amps took up one side of the stage (they weren't miced) and the rest of the band was on the other. He blew everyone away. And his band was awesome. I love all his albums, but of course R and R will always be my favorite since its linked to the emotion of that night. Thanks again for doing this!

[@mannymejia7972]

Jeff is the guitarists guitarist, his phrasing is on another level

[@johnhutchinson3368]

LOVE HOW YOU MASSAGE SUCH RICH TONES FROM SUCH MODEST GEAR...INSPIRING.

[@michaelburkley1225]

Jeff Beck's approach is what true rock and roll is all about. I thought he played with a pick but now I different. This really opened my eyes to something I've always overlooked. Finger picking. 🙂

[@cliveburgess4128]

I have always called it the Hillage scale since the 70's, he lives on that scale, great sound!

[@donaldbergmann5405]

When Beck is at his best , Jeff Beck is the best.. so unique… damn I miss him ..my favorite era was early to late 70’s…RIP

[@jimfuderer6384]

Dave .. Thank you ! Love they way you keep changing the album covers in the back ground.

[@RF944]

Thanks David👍. I had the pleasure to see Jeff Beck in 99, got to check it off My bucket list.

[@stevengrinold3203]

You never need to be nervous Dave! You're awesome and we all benefit. I think its great you don't completely mimic him or anyone! Keep up the great work. I became a Patreon member too!

[@plexibreath]

Thanks for the great episode. It's so tragic he's gone, he had so much more to continue giving us.

[@chickentwisties2298]

Jeff has some of the most unique and tastiest phrasing ever!

[@BluesInSeattle]

I'm here because I knew you loved Jeff Beck as much as I did and this is a very sad day man. Holy cow I'm in shock.

[@jkris2361]

Thank you very much David ! I was blown away the instant you played the Dominant pentatonic scale...instantly sounded Beck-ish! I am totally psyched to try this stuff out!

[@voronOsphere]

Jeff Beck "Soloing Secrets"!!! Perfect guy to feature for this, David! Thanks!

[@nomadman123]

I saw JB in around 1980 and he played cause we ended as lovers and as with all of his songs, every note had character. But especially the ballads! Normally you would associate a big “pluck” or “thump/slap” with an epic rock move but it was done with such control and feel that it was beautiful.

[@stilllife4u]

The demo of the Major penta used like Beck plays it is one of the best lessons I have seen . And I have been playing and teaching as a pro for decades .

[@bagdirt1]

Great video. Led Boots was and is my absolute favorite track ever. Jeff's playing is so impossibly tasty. Subscribed!

[@hanesbrindley2730]

Opening is awesome 👍

[@Buddy969]

Great video. Jeff is the reason I own an olympic white strat with a rosewood fretboard.

[@babylemonade2868]

Those 2 albums he did with Rod Stewart are awesome. Awesome playing and I’d love to see you do some of the rice pudding riffs.

[@fduffer]

Dude this is the most informative Jeff Beck lesson on you tube...well done

[@defcrew7435]

Excellent! Probably my favorite lead guitarist as well and a really great over view. I love your lessons. You are a heck of a player and seem very humble. Thanks!

[@mark.guitar]

Superb look at a genius's choices! Thankyou for your excellent overview.

[@LyleLongridge]

Jeff beck is the man for sure ! So are you David with your great musical videos and approach! Cheers

[@EarthAltar]

Great lesson, Dave!. JB is one of my top favs. Led Boots still blows me away when I hear it. Wrote this 10 months ago, and little did I know he'd be leaving us. R.I.P. Jeff Beck. Legend.

[@chrislestermusic]

Nice to see the Behringer back. That thing sounds great. Wonderful video!

[@davidgoltra9950]

You are so right about Jeff Beck. Great lesson. Thanks David

[@chrisgregory1160]

Intro Jam is like EJ and Clapton got together with Beck on night. Fun stuff.

[@chrisolson9547]

I enjoy your videos so much. You do a GREAT job of explaining and demonstrating these ideas. All with a super down to earth personality too! You can obviously shred but your focus is always on what makes players unique.

[@bamagtrdude]

yup - great stuff 🤘🏻 love Jeff Beck, esp the live stuff w/Jan Hammer - his solo on “Earth (Still Our Only Home)” slays me every time!!! 💪🏻🤘🏻👊🏻 TBH hearing that specific song & solo was so liberating as a guitarist - i remembering thinking, “damn, i can do anything i want when i solo!!” 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@davidbaron8330]

Yeah, Dave. More of these Soloing Secrets episodes will be great.

[@darrenm01]

Great point at the end. You can have a favorite guitarist or be influenced by someone and not actually sound like them (or be able to play like them). It’s more about the music and the feeling than trying to photocopy their exact style.

[@geoffknot]

thank you for giving so much attention to the original material!

[@Boomsterblak]

Awesome,you had me at Jeff Beck is my favourite guitarist,lucky to see him in a theatre and outside with the Ronnie Scott band in 09..He did where were you outside warm(not Hot) summer evening...can still hear it..lucky for me I found JB early in my guitar studies...great lesson ..thankk you.

[@brianwilliams2558]

Outstanding Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hydeane]

Awesome! This shows exactly why Jeff is unique and sounds like himself. Wired was the first album I purchased as a teenager learning to play guitar, probably still my favorite but also love all those melodic songs on Guitar Shop. Jeff stands out from the crowd the minute his first note rings out such, as on "The policeman's other ball" (as one tinny example) Great stuff, good work you are doing there🙂

[@festcentral]

Great lesson! Of the big three, or holy trinity as you aptly called them, Beck was always my favorite, with Blow By Blow being one of my favorite albums of all time, even though I think he called it a "mistake" at one point. That was the thing about Beck; he was almost a reluctant guitar hero. He would go years without an album, work on his cars, and then come out with something that really captured your attention. Appreciate the time you spent breaking down elements of his style. Thanks!

[@MrTimdriver]

Some excellent playing here as you try to show us mere earthlings some celestial secrets. Thank you.

[@henrys.6864]

Jeff Beck is in a league of his own. He's got an amazing feel and technique that's hard to duplicate.

[@chrisgregory1160]

what an excellent lesson. Beck often seems impenetrable to me but this lesson explains some of his wonderful quirks. Thank you!

[@zapphoddbubbahbrox5681]

Excellent treatment! Thanks.

[@timemerson2691]

Excellent video. My favorite player as well. You have his style down cold. I’d like to see a part 2. Thanks for all your work.

[@imacmadman22]

It was Jimmy Page who inspired me to play guitar, but I read an interview with Jimmy who said “Jeff, when he is on, is the best there is…” That got my attention and I had to check out this Jeff Beck guy and boy, Page was right. Jeff is incredible and is in my top three of Page, Beck and Hendrix. Great episode, David - I’m really glad I subscribed to your channel.

[@jimmiefarmer3022]

Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck were my "Big 2" when I started playing the guitar aeons ago, with Jimi being the reason I started playing at all. When I was an edgy teen and was asked about the "Big Three" I would always answer with "Yeah, there were three guitarists in the Yardbirds; Jeff Beck and two other guys." I actually still stand by that today from the perspective of my influences, while acknowledging the impact those other two guys had on guitar as well.

[@makattak3550]

Best instructional video I have seen in a long time.

[@deluxe67x12]

What can you say? There are lots of great guitarists. And then there's Jeff Beck. His command of technique goes without saying, but what is more important is that he's never been content to refine what he does, and then stay there. He's always looked to expand what he does and try new things, new styles of music, and find new players to inspire his music. He also has a terrific "vocal" quality to his playing, and seems to sing with his guitar. I remember seeing in an interview that when he made the rockabilly album, "Crazy Legs" that he had to relearn to use a pick, as he had using his fingers exclusively for years by that time.

[@MorgothSr]

Awesome look into the Master's techniques. JB is my favorite too and I love the insights you have shared in this video. I plan to review your other stuff. Thanks!!!

[@rockythompson2729]

Fantastic Lesson! Thanks!

[@georgerodrigues4638]

Great insight into Jeff's style. A lot more comprehensive than many others i've seen.

[@jimnicholas7666]

Beck and Brad Gillis love the whammy warble! Love your videos. Seen Beck twice. Jaw dropping.

[@gregmize01]

We jave Jan's pitch wheel to thank for a progression in Jeff's style❤

[@Leo_Safko]

Thanks for this breakdown! Great video!!

[@volkerwilde]

You are a great teacher - thank you for these original insights.

[@markbrady7532]

Loved this, thank you! So amazing how subtle but memorable some of those Jeff Beck phrases are. Great explanation of the hybrid pentatonic approach.

[@leechild4655]

When I play just to jam out I almost always will go for Wired or There and Back. Jazz Fusion, or Jazz Rock Fusion, or Fusion. It sounds like Funk Rock to me. idk but I love it. I am fascinated by all the little quick notes and pickup notes. The master of phrasing.

[@loganbrown3565]

Rest in peace Jeff Beck, wish I'd gotten into his music sooner

[@NicholasGnames]

man, these videos are incredible. thanks for doing them for us. You're an incredible player yourself!

[@paulgreaves453]

Excellent analysis of at least some of Jeff’s inspirational approach! Thank you

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

Jeffs guitar definitely talks guitar shop one of my all time favourites great album cover to

[@t3hgir]

Jeff Beck: Live at Ronnie Scotts... game changer for me in High School... Gonna study this lesson closely! thanks man

[@MeinFiesesEgo999]

Very cool Lesson! Thank you!

[@TwelveSticks]

I love these Soloing Secrets series ones...

[@jimischland]

great thanks from germany........your short vid is direct to the point whats a part of jeffs secrets.....i love jeff for years , and i could not understand that so many "normal" guitar player just speaking about standart guitar "heros" , they dont understand the soul of music ...and jeffs genius . but now he is gone ....and for many people its hard to realize that there will be no more new insperations from jeff. thanks. you think like me. !!!! thomas

[@electricj5]

Fabulous, love Beck

[@keatmurray7363]

Great video! I share your love for Jeff Beck's style and music. He is certainly my favorite, as well. Good wishes to you!

[@marca7434]

Thanks for another killer lesson Dave, you have such a great 'touch' on the guitar. And I agree, amongst a mountain of favorite players, Jeff is my top favorite. 🎵

[@STAMPER-DESIGN]

Just Awesome. Thanks

[@19501960]

Great upload, couple of interesting factoids, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Clapton all lived close to each other when they were growing up and learning those amazing guitar skills, in the same small county of Surrey UK. Mind blowing that in Jeff’s early playing days he also worked as a tyre fitter.

[@voronOsphere]

Just a reminder. I too used to think "factoids" were Fun Facts, but "factoids" are either false or unproven facts that are believed to be actual proven facts by many people, because they are repeated and believed as true with confidence so often. A common "factoid" is that airplanes empty their dirty toilet water up in the sky in flight to get rid of it. I used to think that was true (along with millions of other people), but a former pilot told me that's just a factoid. Another "factoid" that even scientists believed was that Komodo Dragons kill their prey with deadly bacteria in their saliva, because they don't have venom. Everyone still believes that, but a scientist at a zoo took a closer look and realized that Komodo Dragons do have venom glands! Anyhow, I don't mean to be superior sounding in any way, because I too assumed that "factoids" were true, cool facts....

[@voronOsphere]

Cool historical background, though, about Jeff Beck. Thanks! And I completely forgot that the Brits spell tire as "tyre."

[@tomatopie34]

It's funny to think about how if rock stars weren't rock stars, they'd just be some dude at a day job who can also wail on an instrument. I could see Beck spending his career in a garage. What I can't do is picture Elton John or Freddie Mercury at a regular 9 to 5.

[@leechild4655]

@@tomatopie34 some were from well-to-do families, Elton being one. But many were regular folks doing regular stuff before they made a name for themselves. Most all started with a guitar with only a few strings at best but was enough to make some neat sounds with.

[@voronOsphere]

@@19501960 That alternate reality scenario with Freddy and Elton is hilarious (and probably spot on)!

[@DavidBrown-ez5jc]

Great lesson thanks and I must say a really superb player you are and you make it all seem digestible Dave from uk

[@ganazby]

Wonderful stuff, as always, David. I would love to hear you break down his incredible solo in ‘Ambitious’, which is sensational. Cheers.

[@rogeralleyne9257]

You did a great job!!! I think the biggest thing that a lot of us don't realize is that our heroes usually admire the musicians that can learn from them & yet make their own mark!! Because they in turn get inspired as well 🤔🤔🤔

[@ransbarger]

Thank you! Great job.

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

Fantastic Demonstration ! My "super hero" as well ! got my guitar is "WIRED" and off the rack for a test run 👍

[@RoySmithVideo]

Agree with you about JB as #1 favorite. Great video, thanks for posting!

[@BenMcrea61]

I’ve heard Jeff described as the ‘Guitarists Guitarist’. I am going to see him in May at the Royal Albert Hall in London - if London still exists in May.

[@gregmize01]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks Dave!!!! 🎸🎸🎸

[@M4NAH1MEK0]

Great stuff Dave,you have a natural talent to explain things simple and clearly, and...your playing is fantastic! JB is one of my favourite guitar players..🙏

[@bassface12348]

Awesome series 👏 love the whole idea of it

[@chuckmadden2251]

Always changing...always ahead.

[@stephankramer2692]

What a great lesson, you really filtered it down to some very approachable concepts, awesome!

[@mlem567]

awesome video. jb has been my fav guitarist for years but i have never been able to sound like him or copy his licks and phrasing. great insights.

[@marcellino1956]

love the way your fingers flow.... great technique

[@kevinalfrey2633]

Great channel I truly hope you grow, you deserve it ‼️

[@bleakcandour]

That quirky bends are classic Jan Hammer Maha style...with the pitch wheel. And later Chris Poland of Megadeth borrowed it. Funny how it all connects. Chris poland also loves his dominant pentatonic a lot, which makes sense, cause he loves Beck/Clapton. Great one Dave

[@dougstubbs4351]

Thanks again 🙏🙏 great lesson. I really dig this new "soloing secrets" style of lessons to your channel. I have a lot of respect for Jeff Beck. I honestly haven't listened to much of his music, but I know a lot of my influences respect him highly. Anyways thanks for taking the time to do these lessons, they are a lot of fun and extremely helpful. Can't wait for the next

[@bpatts1652]

Great overview of his style....thank you